Chapter 40
Even though Mr. Zhao was reluctant, the constable still brought Zhao Mian over.
Zhao Mian was in his early thirties and was fatter than Master Zhao looked at. The fat piled up on his belly was almost squeezed out of his clothes.
He followed the constable and walked to the court with a swagger. His originally guilty expression disappeared immediately after seeing Mr. Zhao in the hall.
He gave a perfunctory greeting, "What's the matter if the county magistrate calls me?"
The county magistrate frowned slightly and asked someone to hand him the account book, "Is this your private seal?"
Zhao Mian is a playboy who is ignorant. The Zhao family is supported by Master Zhao. He can’t understand the account book. He glanced casually and said, “Yes, what’s wrong?”
Mr. Zhao was so angry that he smoked his orifices. The county magistrate said just now that he would not let him speak. He gave Zhao Mian a few glances, but he couldn't see it. Now that he saw that Zhao Mian actually admitted it, he scolded him fiercely and angryly.
Zhao Mian was inexplicably aware that he had never been afraid of anyone, because he was just a private seal. He recognized it and accepted it. The Zhao family could not handle it.
But when he was proud, he saw the county magistrate in the hall sank and said sternly: "Come here, put Zhao Mian and the other two in prison."
The evidence of the crime is conclusive, and the next thing to consider is how to judge it.
Zhao Mian opened his mouth in disbelief, "Do you dare to catch me?"
"Believe it or not, the Zhao family can make you lose your shading if you move your fingers!"
"Shut up!" Mr. Zhao's face seemed to have a palette overturned, colorful.
Fu Tian laughed out loud, looking at Mr. Zhao covering his chest with a happy look.
The county magistrate did not change his expression and waved his hand to ask the constable to take the person down.
Manager Li had already accepted his fate and refused to let the constable take him down, but Zhao Mian kept clamoring to ask Mr. Zhao to protect him.
After the constable forced the person down, the noisy court finally calmed down.
Fu Tian took a step forward and bowed, saying, "Mr. County Magistrate, since several people have pleaded guilty, the silver that has been embezzled in the account book..."
Mr. Zhao's eyelids twitched when he heard this and he looked up suddenly at him.
"Since the Zhao family bought the grain with Manager Li, I don't force them to return the grain. They just need to make up the difference in the middle according to the current price of the Fu family rice shop. As for Manager Li... they can still recover the stolen money according to the amount in the account..."
"It's better for young people to leave some room for work." Mr. Zhao was supported by his servants and said sinisterly to Fu Tian. The price of Fu family rice shop is half higher than the market price. If you make up for the difference at this price, you will be on the head of the Zhao family!
Fu Tian smiled, but ignored him and added, "The Fu family is willing to donate one-fifth of the stolen money recovered to Shantang."
The county magistrate's eyes moved slightly, looked at Fu Tian for a moment, and praised: "Sure enough, the young man has a hero. I will send someone to get the stolen money from the Fu family back."
"Then I would like to thank the county magistrate." Fu Tian bowed with a smile.
The county magistrate nodded slightly and said to Mr. Zhao on the side: "I will ask the account to settle the intermediate price difference. At that time, someone will notify Mr. Zhao. I hope Mr. Zhao can cooperate with the government to handle the case."
Mr. Zhao: “…”
He blushed, but now the county magistrate obviously doesn't buy his account. No matter how powerful the Zhao family is, it's just the people. He still understands the principle that the people don't fight with the officials. The Zhao family has made too many enemies in recent years. If they offend the government again, then the situation in the future can be imagined.
He agreed with anger, and Mr. Zhao was helped back by his servants. Fu Tian and his group walked out of court.
I was originally prepared to resolve the matter and returned to Sifang Town. Now it seems that I have to stay for a few more days and wait until the stolen money is recovered before leaving.
"Why do I feel that you are getting worse and worse? Who did you learn from?"
Chu Xiangtian walked beside him, looked at the proud young master, and asked with a raised eyebrows.
"I learned it in the book!" He raised his chin proudly, and Fu Tian was like a little beast who had won a battle, with a happy aura all over his body.
Chu Xiangtian wanted to rub him, but he was not easy to start on the street. He pressed his hand against his lips and coughed lightly, "What are the plans for the next few days?"
Fu Tian thought for a while and said, "Let's stay in Shangming Town for another two days. I have an idea when the stolen money is recovered."
Although the borers were punished, the reputation of the Fu family rice shop had been ruined and the business had plummeted. He had an idea to try whether he could save the reputation of the Fu family back then.
After the main business was solved, the group visited Shangming Town for two days. Early on the third morning, the government officials carried a few boxes to the entrance of the inn - Fu Tian and the others still lived in the inn.
This was quite a bit of noise, and the people in the inn looked around curiously.
Fu Tian was not shy about it. He received the news in advance and had been waiting. After counting the silver in person, he deliberately shouted loudly: "Thank you, the county magistrate, for impartial enforcement of the law and recovering the stolen money for the Fu family rice shop."
The official sent a few words and was going back to submit the job.
But Fu Tian called them in time and said, "I said last time that if the stolen money is recovered, the Fu family is willing to donate one-fifth of the stolen money to Shantang. If several servants are not in a hurry, please follow me to take a testimony."
The people around him took a breath and watched him donate a box of silver with just a word, and they were whispering in a low voice.
Fu Family Rice Shop, stolen money... These words are linked together, and everyone can't help but think of the rumors two days ago. It is said that the manager of Fu Family Rice Shop embezzled a lot of silver, but once the owner was changed, it was all shook out.
Manager Li often shows off his flaunts. He just bought a new big house a while ago, and only a small manager. How can he afford it with that little monthly basis?
There were also well-informed people in the crowd, and they were showing off to others, "Where did you hear this? It was clearly the eldest son of the Zhao family who colluded with Manager Li and emptied the rice and grain of the Fu family."
"Didn't you go to the court to handle the case the day before yesterday? This is the case! The county magistrate didn't even give Mr. Zhao's face, and directly detained the eldest son of the Zhao family!"
The crowd sighed and sighed that a good official had finally arrived. I was glad to gloat the Zhao family's good days were coming.
Some people also said that the Fu family rice shop was also unlucky. Fortunately, they changed their owner, otherwise they would not know how much silver they would be embezzled...
Fu Tian listened to the low voice and his lips curled up. The group carried a box of silver to Shantang.
Shantang in Shangming Town was built outside the city and was established by the government. It hosted more elderly and widows and women and children. When the previous county magistrate was in office, he often did not give any funds. Shantang maintained it very hard. Finally, he changed a good official to come over. Shantang was not happy enough, and another piece of pie fell from the sky and smashed him in front of him.
With everyone in joy, Shantang Manager bowed to Fu Tian a few times, "Young Master Fu will definitely be rewarded with good people!"
Fu Tian said kindly to him and after he placed the donation, he returned to the town with everyone's thanks.
After he left, the people who almost knelt down to him returned with tears in their eyes. They all said that the young master of the Fu family is good-looking and kind-hearted, and he is simply the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva!
Fu Tian didn't know about these. He was willing to donate charity money, mainly to let the county magistrate recover the stolen money for him as soon as possible. Sure enough, less than two days after he promised, the Zhao family's money was sent to the government. I heard that the Li family had also been confiscated, and the cash money in the family was sent over. The insufficient part was paid for by the house.
I used two thousand taels of silver to exchange for all the stolen money and a good reputation, but I didn't lose at all.
It also facilitates the reopening of Fujia rice shop.
In the afternoon of that day, Fu Tian asked Fu Ji to buy things. After the lion dance team, red lanterns, etc. that should be invited were all ready, the next morning, the next morning, the Fu family rice shop became lively.
Beat the drums and drums, and the lion danced. Many people surrounded me curiously. Xiao Qiao and Chang Xi pushed the rice cart and donated rice a little far away.
The Fu family rice shop has reopened, and everyone can get a portion of rice. Now, I don’t know the situation before. The people who received the rice have spread to each other and spread to a hundred people. In just half a day, most of the Shangming Town know it. The Fu family rice shop has changed its new owner and the grain price has been adjusted back. The young master of the Fu family also donated 2,000 taels of silver to Shantang. This is really a charity!
Everyone praised Fu Tian as a living Bodhisattva.
"This is such a good seedling." Zhou Chuanqing hugged her arms and looked at Fu Tian in front of her with a kind smile and talking to the people, "The future is limitless."
Fu Tian was almost what he saw when he grew up. He taught in the past. In order to increase the fun, Zhou Chuanqing told him many cases. Unexpectedly, Fu Tian could learn and apply it, which came in handy at this time, and even the effect was very significant.
If it were him, he might not have done better than him.
"Of course." Chu Xiangtian glanced at him sideways, with a look of pride on his face as my boy grew up. Since Fu Tian was on the mountain alone, he knew that this young master who looked so cute was full of hard bones.
Otherwise, he would not have looked at Fu Tian with admiration, and even stayed in Sifang Town for Fu Tian.
Zhou Chuanqing took a look at him with envy and jealousy. This man has been doing unethical things since he was a child. He has not received any response for more than 20 years. Now he is still lucky to encircle a good seedling into his own field. Zhou Chuanqing has no idea about Fu Tian and feels that he really wants to beat this unethical thing.
Chu Xiangtian was happy with his complicated eyes and patted his shoulder with a bad expression, "You have to work harder, otherwise Mrs. Zhou should go to the palace to complain to her mother again."
Zhou Chuanqing: “…………”
The Fu family rice shop reopened, and the news quickly spread throughout Shangming Town. The rice shop business improved again. After Fu Tian counted the rice and grain sent from the farm, he looked at Xiao Qiao who was busy at the door and was worried.
Chapter completed!